ISMRM membership runs on a calendar year basis and is effective January 1 through December 31. Membership applications may be submitted year-round.

NOTE: Applications submitted between:

January 1 and September 30 are effective for the current calendar year. Approved applicants will receive all publications mailed since January 1, and will be invoiced in October for the following year’s dues.

October 1 and December 31 are effective for the following calendar year. Benefits will begin on January 1.

For further information on joining the ISMRM, please contact the ISMRM Central Office by calling +1 (510) 841-1899 or emailing membership@ismrm.org

ISMRM Membership Types & Fees

Full Member Fees:

US $270.00 Full Membership with ONE Electronic Journal (JMRI or MRM)

US $320.00 Full Membership with BOTH Electronic Journals

US $430.00 Full Membership with ONE Print Journal (JMRI or MRM)

US $640.00 Full Membership with BOTH Print Journals

An individual who is involved in magnetic resonance in medicine, biology, or other related topics, in research, education, manufacture, or practice. Full members have the right to vote and hold office. The applicant must submit one copy of his/her curriculum vitae with, where possible, a list of peer-reviewed publications in the field of MR. Do not include abstracts or book chapters.

Emeritus Member Fees:

US $50.00 Emeritus Membership with NO Journal

US $100.00 Emeritus Membership with ONE Electronic Journal (JMRI or MRM)

US $150.00 Emeritus Membership with BOTH Electronic Journals

US $260.00 Emeritus Membership with ONE Print Journal (JMRI or MRM)

US $470.00 Emeritus Membership with BOTH Print Journals

An ISMRM Member who has paid the specified regular dues for five (5) years and has retired from more than casual employment.

Current ISMRM members interested in applying for emeritus status, please contact the ISMRM Membership Department: membership@ismrm.org.

Trainee Member Fees:

US $50.00 Trainee Membership with NO Journal

US $100.00 Trainee Membership with ONE Electronic Journal (JMRI or MRM)

US $150.00 Trainee Membership with BOTH Electronic Journals

US $260.00 Trainee Membership with ONE Print Journal (JMRI or MRM)

US $470.00 Trainee Membership with BOTH Print Journals

An individual enrolled full-time in an academic program that actively engages in the application of magnetic resonance in medicine and biology. The applicant must submit one copy of his/her abbreviated curriculum vitae and a brief statement on letterhead signed by a department head/adviser which describes the training program, type of degree, field of study, and expected date of completion by the applicant. Eligibility for trainee membership must be confirmed annually.

Ph.D. post-docs may remain trainee members for five (5) years after receiving his/her doctorate. If they are in a faculty position, they no longer qualify for trainee status.

M.D. post-docs may remain trainee members for seven (7) years after receiving his/her doctorate. If they are in a faculty position, they no longer qualify for trainee status.

The applicant must submit one copy of his/her abbreviated curriculum vitae (CV) and a 'verification letter'.

The Trainee Verification Letter must be on institute letterhead, written by your current supervisor or advisor, and must include the following information:

Date you received your degree, or expected date to receive your degree

Current focus of study or research

Eligibility for trainee membership must be confirmed annually.

Emeritus Member Fees:

US $50.00 Associate Membership with ONE Electronic Journal (JMRI or MRM)

An individual residing in a financially restricted country and has limited personal income. The individual seeking membership must be involved in magnetic resonance or its applications through publication, education, manufacture, or practice. The maximum annual income required for Associate Membership is the equivalent of US$10,000. Eligible countries will be considered or assessed by the board on a case-by-case basis. Associate Membership is only permitted following submission of a letter from the applicant, the employer, or a governmental authority verifying that the normal membership dues would constitute an excessive financial hardship.